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YS53 VKU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,217 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,659 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear exhaust rubber missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,423 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,531 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,531 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,602 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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YS53 VKU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS53 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS53 VKU registered?

YS53 VKU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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